Forester 1
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- Location
- Roane County or Jackson County
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $37,536 - $65,020/yr
- Posted
- 6 days ago
- Apply on
- governmentjobs.com
About this role
About the Department
Under direct supervision, works at a training level with specialization in the performance of technical and field work. Primary responsibility will be forest management in the areas of Roane and Jackson County. Fire prevention, preparedness, and suppression; fire prevention message to media, groups, schools, and individuals; recruits, trains, and checks equipping of forest fire wardens, patrollers, and firefighters; supervises and directs forest fire suppression efforts and investigates forest fires. Conduct spot checks and complaint investigations on logging operations, help in logger training, and in logger assistance regarding the Logging Sediment Control Act. Assist landowners by providing technical assistance and advice, prepares stewardship plans, and checks reports of insect and disease. Help other agencies and employees as needed or required. Performs other duties as requested. As a condition of employment, and inquiry into job-related information will be completed, which may include, but is not limited to, criminal records, abuse registry records, driving records, employment history, and education and training. Failing to cooperate with this process, providing false or incomplete information, or discovery of disqualifying information will result in denial irrespective of then discovered.
Minimum Qualifications
Training: Associate degree in a Forest Technology program recognized by the Society of American Foresters OR a Bachelor's degree in a forestry program accredited by the Society of American Foresters.
Special Requirement: Must have a current license as a registered professional forester or a registered forestry technician or in the process of obtaining professional licensure. Must have a valid driver's license.
Must take and pass a physical examination within in the first six months of employment and submit to annual follow-up examinations. Failure to pass the initial examination will result in termination of employment. Failure to pass a subsequent examination may result in reassignment.
Positions must meet the qualifications for and become a Special Natural Resources Police Officer at the earliest opportunity following employment and maintain this commission throughout the period of employment in the position. This requirement may be waived at the discretion of the State Forester.
Benefits
State employment offers a variety of benefits. Click HERE to visit the Division of Personnel's Benefits Page.
Supplemental Questions
- I have an Associate's degree in a Forest Technology program recognized by the Society of American Foresters *OR* I have a Bachelor's degree in a forestry program accredited by the Society of American Foresters.
- I do not meet any of the above training requirements. Please do not apply.
- I have zero (0) to less than one (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in the field of forestry.
- I have one (1) to less than three (3) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in the field of forestry.
- I have three (3) to less than five (5) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in the field of forestry.
- I have five (5) to less than seven (7) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in the field of forestry.
- I have seven (7) or more years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in the field of forestry.
- Yes, I have a valid driver's license.
- No, I do not have a valid driver's license.
- I have a current license as a registered professional forester or registered forestry technician.
- I am in the process of obtaining professional licensure.
- I do not meet any of the above special requirements.
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Agency Information
EmployerWest VirginiaAddress 1900 Kanawha Blvd. EastBuilding 3 Suite 500
Charleston, West Virginia, 25305 Phone(304) 558-3950
Website http://personnel.wv.gov